Video Editing Instructor
Do you love editing and enjoy helping others learn? Orange VFX Studios is on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Junior to Mid-Level Video Editing Instructor to teach at Orange Seed Academy, our training division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in Premiere Pro who wants to grow as a trainer while shaping the next generation of African editors through hands-on classes, mentorship and real-world projects.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach engaging video editing classes covering editing, colour grading and audio mixing on the Academy’s Weekday and Saturday tracks.
- Support or co-teach the Advanced Video Editing Masterclass in Premiere Pro, guiding students through a portfolio-ready capstone campaign.
- Deliver lessons through the Seed LMS and record online sessions so students can catch up on anything they miss.
- Mentor students on Discord, giving clear, timely feedback on assignments and projects.
- Build real-world project briefs that reflect studio work, and keep course content current with industry and AI-assisted workflows.
- Help students switch from CapCut or Final Cut Pro to Premiere Pro using the Academy’s bridge material.
- Track student progress and flag students who are falling behind to the Academy team.
- Assess final projects and help every student finish a showreel or portfolio piece.
- Support Summer Camp (Editing with CapCut, ages 8–16) and corporate training sessions when scheduled.
- Submit weekly and monthly class reports on time.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- At least 1 year of professional experience in video editing for commercials, film, TV or digital platforms.
- Strong working knowledge of Premiere Pro and CapCut.
- Certificate, diploma or degree in Film, Video Production, Media or a related field is preferred.
- A good grasp of storytelling, pacing, colour and sound in edited work.
- Excellent communication skills, with the patience to explain technical ideas to beginners of all ages, from teenagers to working professionals.
- Comfort teaching both in person and online using video-call and learning platforms.
- Reliability and punctuality for scheduled weekday and Saturday classes.
- A portfolio or demo reel showcasing your editing work.
BONUS SKILLS
- Teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience, including workshops or one-to-one coaching.
- Colour grading in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro’s Lumetri tools.
- Motion graphics and titles in After Effects.
- Audio clean-up and mixing in Adobe Audition.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools for transcription, captions and rough cuts.
- Short-form and social media editing for Reels, TikTok and YouTube.
- Final Cut Pro experience, to help students moving to Premiere Pro.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified? Apply through the Video Editor application form on this page. Under “Which type of role are you applying for?”, select Instructor Role or Both if you are also open to a studio editing role.